About Us
About Us
Strengthening Lutheran Churches Across Southern Africa
The Mission of Lutheran Churches (MLC) is a Christ-centred organisation supporting Lutheran congregations across Southern Africa.
Founded in cooperation with our long-standing partner, the Bleckmar Mission (LKM) in Germany, we exist to serve the Church by training pastors, supporting congregations, and advancing the Gospel through theological education and diaconal care.
Our work is carried out in partnership with the Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (LCSA) and the Free Evangelical Lutheran Synod in South Africa (FELSISA), as well as congregations in Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia and beyond.
Serving with Purpose Every Single Day
Strengthening Families and Local Churches
Preach, Equip, Support, Serve
How We Serve the Church
Train Leaders
We support Lutheran theological education through our seminary in Pretoria and mission training programmes across the region.
Support Congregations
From large city churches to rural mission stations, we help strengthen congregations through preaching, teaching, and practical outreach.
Care for Communities
Our mercy work includes food security, pre-schools, orphan care and community upliftment grounded in the love of Christ.
Build Gospel Partnerships
We work across borders with churches in Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia and Germany—united in our confession and committed to Christ’s mission.
Rooted in Christ, Active in Every Community
We Serve the Church with Purpose and Hope
Our mission flows from the Gospel we preach, shaping how we teach, support, and serve. Every congregation, classroom, and outreach effort is guided by Scripture and driven by compassion. Whether in rural mission stations or city churches, we walk alongside local leaders to help build faithful Lutheran communities that reflect Christ’s love and truth.
We don’t choose the easiest places — we go where Christ sends us. Sometimes that means planting seeds in dry soil, other times it means harvesting where others have sown. But always, it means trusting that the Gospel will do its work.
Our Impact
Equipping Pastors, Churches and Communities for Christ
We invest in deep, lasting mission work—training leaders, strengthening congregations and building ministries that serve both spiritual and physical needs. Through theological education, mercy outreach and close partnerships, we help the Church grow where it’s needed most.
Leadership Trained
86%
Churches Supported
92%
Faith. Service. Partnership.
Together we proclaim Christ, grow the Church, and serve in faithful unity
What Drives Us to Keep Going
Voices From the Mission Field Today
“We preach Christ where others won't go, trusting the Gospel to bear fruit in every heart and every culture.”
“We serve with hands and heart alike, planting Gospel roots where communities hunger for truth, mercy, and faithful teaching.”
“Teaching leaders is never routine—it's formation, prayer, and walking alongside those called to carry Christ’s Word to others.”
“Mission means presence—being there, preaching, listening, staying when others move on. That’s how the Church truly grows.”
“Mission is never solo work. We walk, serve and grow together—called to be faithful, not flashy, in all things.”
